The problem with electing people who have no understanding of their job responsibilities is evidenced with Ken Bennett. As Secretary of State he is responsible for all state elections - his office processes petitions with verifications of signatures to counting ballots. This is possibly one of the most unsung, behind the scenes, thankless jobs UNTIL you screw up.
Ken Bennett screwed up and did so in a big, nationally televised way. Secretary of State Bennett made a threat to keep someones name off a national election ballot prior to thorough investigation of claims which in my mind is a negligent misuse of power. Pooh pooh you say?
Ken Bennett is co-chair for the Election of Mitt Romney Campaign - I wouldn't call that being impartial especially for the elected office of Secretary of State, so goes impartial --- let's look at Fair.
Fair is a very tedious process that requires extra careful attention to detail - the detail of dotting the I's and crossing the T's. Making sure that everything is in line with state and federal laws etal.. A baseless threat without cause or evidence is a violation of trust and effectively puts into question FAIR.
Unfortunetely Ken Bennett apparently tried to think for himself without the benefit of his handlers and this is the result. He apologizes? The jury is suppose to 'strike that comment from the record'?
Secretary of State Bennett has now created DOUBT... I initially understood what his political affiliations were but historically Secretary of State's in AZ have managed to set aside those affiliations when it came to doing their jobs and have managed to stay away from controversy until after they moved away from the position of Secretary of State. Not so with Ken Bennett...
To have Fair and Impartial elections is critical to the validity of any election - if the Election Judge is not impartial than problems are systemic. I want a new Election Judge that has no affiliations with either candidate and is willing to conduct themselves in a manner which is not an embarassement to me or my place of residence. I want to TRUST that the Elections in Arizona are Fair and Impartial and the results are viable. I don't think this will be the case in November because Ken Bennett decided not only to 'raise a question' but to use his power to 'threaten' the State of Arizona and it's election process.
I will be interested in the investigation details as they develop.


